The Boyd Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Boyd Family Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.9 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $1.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.9 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$128 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
46% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 25 | $74.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 39 | $108 million |
| 2025 | $3.9 million | 50 | $128 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William S Boyd 6465 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (702) 233-0186 |
| What to submit | The foundation's application for funds includes the name, tax exempt status, fein and contact information of applicant, as well as, amount requested and tax exempt purpose. It also requests how the funds will be used and sources of the majority of the applicant's income and contributions. |
| Restrictions | The awards are limited to those purposes which are charitable, religious, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational, fostering national or international amateur sports competitions (but only if no part of its activities involve the provision of athletic facilities or equipment), or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals within the meaning of section 501(c)3. However, the awards will be granted to the applicants only in the judgement and discretion of the trustees of the foundation based upon the preceding guidelines. |
What The Boyd Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 41 | $3.8 million |
| California | 6 | $112,000 |
| New York | 1 | $31,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unlv Foundation | Nonrestricted | $1.6 million |
| Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada | Nonrestricted | $700,000 |
| Nevada Health & Bioscience Corp | Nonrestricted | $400,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Viator College Preparatory High School | Nonrestricted | $250,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Nonrestricted | $115,000 |
| Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation | Nonrestricted | $100,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Nonrestricted | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada | Nonrestricted | $50,000 |
| Nathan Adelson Hospice | Nonrestricted | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Nonrestricted | $50,000 |
| Olive Crest | Nonrestricted | $40,000 |
| Patriots & Paws | Nonrestricted | $36,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Nonrestricted | $31,000 |
| ALS of Nevada | Nonrestricted | $25,000 |
| Cedar-Sinai Medical Center | Nonrestricted | $25,000 |
| Grant A Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center | Nonrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hope for Prisoners Inc | Nonrestricted | $25,000 |
| Las Vegas Rescue Mission | Nonrestricted | $25,000 |
| Three Square | Nonrestricted | $25,000 |
| United Way of Southern Nevada | Nonrestricted | $25,000 |
| Uso Nevada | Nonrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bishop Gorman High School | Nonrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nevada SPCA | Nonrestricted | $20,000 |
| Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame | Nonrestricted | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Nevada Mansion | Nonrestricted | $20,000 |
| Communities in School | Nonrestricted | $15,000 |
| Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas | Nonrestricted | $15,000 |
| Green Our Planet | Nonrestricted | $10,000 |
| Las Vegas Natural History Museum | Nonrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shine A Light Foundation | Nonrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Rose Dominican Hospital | Nonrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Animal Foundation | Nonrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Edward Frederick Sorin Society | Nonrestricted | $10,000 |
| Folded Flag Foundation | Nonrestricted | $10,000 |
| Heaven Can Wait Animal Society | Nonrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Nonrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Nonrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Nonrestricted | $6,000 |
| First Nevada | Nonrestricted | $5,000 |
| Foster the City | Nonrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William S Boyd
- Samuel J Boyd
- Marianne E Boyd Johnson
- William R Boyd
- Bruno Mark
- Samuel Boyd Jr
- Taylor J Boyd
- Sean W Johnson
Questions people ask
Does The Boyd Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Boyd Family Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs The Boyd Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William S Boyd (President), Samuel J Boyd (Secretary), Marianne E Boyd Johnson (Treasurer) and William R Boyd (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Boyd Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and human services.